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Le Dîner En Blanc

There are few traditions as effortlessly chic and extravagant as Le Dîner en Blanc. Born in Paris in 1988, the all-white dinner party began as a simple gathering among friends. Since then, Le Dîner en Blanc has become a global phenomenon and a celebration of elegance, community and timeless style. The tradition began when François …

Elizabeth Comer August 20, 2025
De Compras

Two of the most prominent elements that define traditional Mexican fashion are the use of bright colors and textiles, which are themes often reflected in grocery stores. “DE COMPRAS” celebrates this tradition while playing within the spaces of Tienda Hispana La Nueva Guadalupana LLC Mini Mart and La Superior, both local businesses carrying Mexican products. …

Savannah Matthews August 18, 2025
In the Shadows

While “Marimekko Aetheria” was a celebration of color, “In the Shadows” was a celebration of the lack thereof. Rendered completely in black and white, this shoot amplified the beauty of photography. In the absence of color, the lens found new things to focus on – light, shadows and movement. Without pigment or pattern, every shadow …

Elizabeth Comer August 12, 2025
Juergen Tell’Em

Juergen Teller has loomed large in the world of fashion photography for decades. There has been a recent resurgence of recognition and admiration for his work, punctuated by the exhibition “i need to live,” which showcased his extensive portfolio at the Grand Palais in Paris. This exhibit, on view Dec. 16, 2023, through Jan. 9, …

Savannah Matthews August 8, 2025
Marimekko Aetheria

Issue 17: Époque marked a decade of Coulture. A decade of fashion and arts through the lens of UNC-Chapel Hill students, of boundary-pushing editorial and of students united by their passion for creating beautiful things. However, it was also the beginning of a new era for Coulture. Èpoque was the start of an era that …

Elizabeth Comer August 1, 2025
Let’s Dive In: 2023 Fashion Trends

Keeping up with fashion trends these days is a full-time job.   2023 was a year for experimenting with new styles and bringing back old ones. Constantly refreshing my Pinterest feed to see what I had to purchase next was not ideal for my bank account. Let’s take a look back at some of the biggest …

Madeline Nguyen January 29, 2024
Victoria’s Secret Tour: the Angels’ Fall From Grace

It seems like ages ago that the Victoria’s Secret Angels were last seen parading their luxurious wings on the runway, showing off their stick-thin figures and toned legs. For many a sex symbol, for others the source of insecurities, the Angels were always at the center of many controversies. Beyond the unrealistic beauty standards and …

Chloe Morand de Jouvencel January 28, 2024
The Reveal of the Met Gala 2024 Theme – Yay or Nay?

Photo by Toa Heftiba. On the first Monday in May, hundreds of celebrities, designers and public figures gather in their finest clothing on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for an annual charity event called the Met Gala. Starting in 1948, the fundraiser gathered the elite New York society members for the benefit …

Elizabeth Nam January 28, 2024